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Capucijn Blond

Netherlands·Belgian Blonde Ale
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The taste sits between slightly bitter and sweet in this organic abbey beer of intense gold. Top-fermented, 6.5 %, it is brewed in honour of the French Capucins, whose order was based in Budel from 1882 to 1891. The Capucijn line also includes a Dubbel and a Tripel.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyspicyfruity
malty
spicy
fruity
honey
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, bready malt notes and a subtle honeyed sweetness that invites the first approach.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Capucijn Blond

◎ Appearance

A brilliant pale gold with exceptional clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass in a delicate lace, revealing excellent foam stability throughout the pour and sip.

pale goldclearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, bready malt notes and a subtle honeyed sweetness that invites the first approach. Light noble hop character emerges beneath, alongside gentle fruity esters and a whisper of spice from the top fermentation, creating an inviting and balanced aromatic profile.

bready malthoneyed sweetnessnoble hopsfruity esters

◐ Taste

The palate enters with a smooth, grainy sweetness before a gently malty mid-palate develops. A restrained but present bitterness emerges in the middle register, supported by delicate spice notes, while the overall impression remains rounded and harmonious rather than assertive.

malty sweetnesssmooth entryrestrained bitternessspice notes

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with lingering malt character and a faint honey note. Bitterness recedes gracefully, leaving a dry, pleasant aftertaste without harshness.

clean finishmalt persistencedry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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